Rob Cross is desperate to capitalise on his Betfred World Matchplay lifeline when he takes on former Grand Slam champion Jose De Sousa for a place in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night.

The second round of the 2022 Betfred World Matchplay gets underway on what promises to be a blockbuster Tuesday evening at the Winter Gardens.

Rowby-John Rodriguez insists he can beat anyone in the world, as he prepares to take on his close friend Dimitri Van den Bergh for a place in the Betfred World Matchplay quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Rob Cross produced a remarkable comeback while Gerwyn Price also made it through to round two on Night Three.

Raymond Smith will make his Alexandra Palace return at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship, after claiming victory in the DPA Satellite Tour Play-Off on Sunday.

Bernie Smith, Kayden Milne and Mal Cuming sealed their spots in August’s New Zealand Darts Masters after coming through last weekend’s qualifiers.

Gerwyn Price has issued a warning to his darting rivals as he prepares to get his Betfred World Matchplay campaign underway on Monday night.

Kim Huybrechts has revealed he still harbours aspirations of becoming world number one, as he prepares to make his Betfred World Matchplay return following a three-year hiatus.

Fans attending the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be able to enjoy the added bonus of the WDDA's World Matchplay finals on stage.

Michael van Gerwen marked his big stage return with victory over Adrian Lewis in his Betfred World Matchplay opener on Sunday night, as 2018 champion Gary Anderson crashed out on Day Two in Blackpool.